Slab Square Tobu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, western, retro, assertive, headline, impact, display, heritage, movement, branding, slab serif, wedge serifs, bracketed slabs, ink-trap notches, rounded corners.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear, with thick, squared slabs that often taper into wedge-like shapes and show small notched joins that read like subtle ink-traps. Terminals and corners are slightly rounded, softening the mass while keeping a sturdy, blocky silhouette. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the figures share the same robust, slightly condensed feel as the letters.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of copy where weight and personality are an advantage—posters, signage, and packaging benefit from its bold, slanted presence. It can also work well in sports branding and retro-themed designs where sturdy slabs and a dynamic slant help create immediacy and impact.
The overall tone feels energetic and emphatic, combining a vintage display flavor with a sporty, poster-ready attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs project momentum and confidence, evoking classic signage and team branding aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a strong display italic that prioritizes presence and recognizability, using chunky slab serifs and simplified, low-contrast strokes to stay legible while delivering a distinct, vintage-leaning voice.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and the letterforms maintain strong, high-impact silhouettes even at a glance. The serifs are visually prominent and contribute much of the font’s personality, creating a distinctive, stamp-like texture in text settings.